Clint Eastwood Brought Him Back, but Gene Hackman’s Legendary Career Ended With a Comedy Movie That Has a Dismal 13% Rating
Gene Hackman has had one of the most legendary careers in Hollywood. Masterpiece after masterpiece, the actor starred in several foundational films and played many iconic roles in his career. From starring in Bonnie & Clyde to playing the role of Lex Luthor in Christopher Reeve’s Superman, he had become an icon in the eyes of the public.
Gene Hackman in The French Connection | Credit: 20th Century Fox
Another successful work from his filmography was a collaboration with Clint Eastwood. Starring in one of Eastwood’s most critically acclaimed projects, Unforgiven, Hackman’s journey onto that project is quite interesting. Especially considering the fact that he had to be convinced into doing the film, only to completely quit acting a few years later.
Gene Hackman has to be convinced to star in the biggest film of his career
Gene Hackman has been a part of several successful films over the years.
Gene Hackman in The French Connection | Credit: 20th Century Fox
Another successful work from his filmography was a collaboration with Clint Eastwood. Starring in one of Eastwood’s most critically acclaimed projects, Unforgiven, Hackman’s journey onto that project is quite interesting. Especially considering the fact that he had to be convinced into doing the film, only to completely quit acting a few years later.
Gene Hackman has to be convinced to star in the biggest film of his career
Gene Hackman has been a part of several successful films over the years.
- 2/24/2025
- by Ananya Godboley
- FandomWire
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